Head Chefs for hire in Swords, County Dublin
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108
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Food Preparation
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- High school diploma or GED
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Compass Group
Aramark
Sodexo
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 108 profiles for Head Chefs in Swords
Last updated: 11 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Swords: €46,537 yearly
- Typical salaries range from €34,316 – €63,110 yearly
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Head Chef
Coolock
Licenses & certifications
FETACHACCP CertificationManual Handling CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationLeadershipTime ManagementChef de Partie
Dublin
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHACCPCateringFood HygieneHead Chef
Swords, County Dublin
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMenu PlanningStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentPastry Chef and Consultant
Donaghmede
Licenses & certifications
HACCP Level 2 CertificateHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceHead Chef Abrakebabra
Swords
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCost ManagementKitchen Health and Safety StandardsFood ProductionManagementInventory ControlCommis Chef
Swords
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationManual Handling CertificateSkills
SpanishItalianRestaurant ExperienceCustomer ServiceRomanianPortuguese
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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 66 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do head chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: leadership, communication skills and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: HACCP Certification, Manual Handling Certificate and Leadership.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: commis chef, chef de partie and pastry chef and consultant.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Swords, County Dublin, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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